African-American legends: Playwright overcame hardship

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Feb. 14, 2013

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August St. Louis

Most individuals can tell a mere story. August Wilson could tell about the events that spanned a whole century.

Exceptionally smart, unimaginably self-driven, and extensively aware of his community, Wilson displayed his remarkable playwright abilities in his series of 10 plays, The Pittsburgh Cycle. Through his plays, Wilson conveyed the happenings of each decade throughout the 20th century. Wilson's most notable plays were "Fences" and "The Piano Lesson," both winning Pulitzer Prizes. By his beautiful works of literature and impressive achievements, he expresses his impressive ...